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I have come to a realization ... he is just a figment of my imagination, invented in 2008 after my unsuccessful SOBO hike. In my depresssion, I created a fun loving, humorous character to make myself happy. I even imagined that he would be at this years gathering. But alas, after spending four days wandering around the Folklife center, I realize that he does not exist. I walked out to the big tent and found Mala and Bag O Tricks, but no Matty. I even thought I saw his tipi with some colored chalk to draw his pretty pictures. But no Matty. No bacon. No pancakes. No Matty! Sorry to burst everyone's bubble, since I think others must share my vivid imagination. No Matty
Chemicals are necessary. He doesn't exist without them.
Ox97GaMe
10-18-2010, 22:57
Was that a figment or a fragment of your imagination? I sometimes think I see him too. Or was it a her. Sometimes, Im not quite sure. Then again... maybe I dont exist either. Maybe Im a fragment of my own imagination too. :)
Jester2000
10-20-2010, 02:13
could you invent a matty out of hole cheesecloth? sure. would the matty you invent cook delicious stakes on the trail? maybe. would that matty rite in a babbling brook of consciousness that passes thru no dam, screen, filter, or digestive tract? probably not.
I have known for some time now that Matty is not real. All you need to do is talk to him for any amount of time to realize no real person can think like that. The real interesting part is a couple years ago I figured out that not only is Matty not real, but in fact none of us are. We are all figments of Jester's imagination.
Jesters Mom
10-22-2010, 09:00
... except me. That may be true for most of you, but I know for a fact that I pre-dated Jester.
I predate Jester too... lol Now I know where he gets his sense of humor.
Buzz_Lightfoot
10-25-2010, 12:57
... except me. That may be true for most of you, but I know for a fact that I pre-dated Jester.
Are you SURE?
kayak karl
10-25-2010, 13:06
i aways think i might see him on south st or at penns landing, but never have.
and as far as his sense of humor......
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing. (http://thinkexist.com/quotation/common_sense_and_a_sense_of_humor_are_the_same/227305.html)” William James (http://thinkexist.com/quotes/william_james/)
and as far as his sense of humor......
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing. (http://thinkexist.com/quotation/common_sense_and_a_sense_of_humor_are_the_same/227305.html)” William James (http://thinkexist.com/quotes/william_james/)great quote, KK
4eyedbuzzard
10-27-2010, 02:14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4fU0Ajo4RM&feature=related
matty is a legend in his own mind..........
Jester2000
10-27-2010, 08:12
matty is a legend in his own mind..........
. . . or in mine, possibly.
Johnny Thunder
10-27-2010, 09:32
. . . or in mine, possibly.
So, I was discussing a Halloween-themed lesson for 4th graders and my Korean Co-teacher suggested we teach them "Re: Your Brains" or whatever that song is called.
I was thinking about it and I believe that my ability to understand and hang with matty is founded in spending about 15 years of my life listening to Dan Bern recordings.
MedicineMan
10-27-2010, 21:21
So the Matthewski I met (or thought I met) at Miss Janet's Thanksgiving dinner was possibly only a hologram?
canoehead
10-27-2010, 21:27
I heard, it's like Big Foot. Could be just trail talk.
Wise Old Owl
10-27-2010, 21:44
Wow not real? I'm crushed, I thought he was holed up in small room in a hotel with a tiny laptop and a wifi coffee house across the street.....
Wise Old Owl
10-27-2010, 21:45
Wow not real? I'm crushed, I thought he was holed up in small room in a hotel with a tiny laptop and a wifi coffee house across the street.....
oh wait that was a rumor... nevermind.
Ron Haven
10-27-2010, 22:29
I think Mattie is one cool dude. :D
Jester2000
10-28-2010, 00:25
So the Matthewski I met (or thought I met) at Miss Janet's Thanksgiving dinner was possibly only a hologram?
Difficult to say. I mean, according to the scuttlebutt, it's possible that you're not real either.
I think, however, that everyone should ignore the rumors that all of you are figments of my imagination. First of all, if that were true, you'd all be better looking.
Second, previous rumors having to do with the belief that I am a turtle have been impossible to prove or disprove. Frankly, none of it is worth wasting your time over. In other words, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.
A figment like Matty cannotbe made up..................or can it..........of course until just now i thought i was a figment of my own imagination:eek:
Difficult to say. I mean, according to the scuttlebutt, it's possible that you're not real either.
I think, however, that everyone should ignore the rumors that all of you are figments of my imagination. First of all, if that were true, you'd all be better looking.
I never thought about myself not being real... hmm.. or better looking....? Well, if Matty were real, he would have made some kind of appearance to me at the gathering... like you did, Jester. So maybe you're right. You are the only one who is real, hmmmm
Blue Jay
10-29-2010, 10:35
The fact that we are not real was supposed to be a secret. As soon as your foot hits the AT you wink out of existence. The only good thing about this getting outed is that it should keep some of the rifraf off the trail, wait it might increase it, damn.
GracefulRoll
10-29-2010, 17:12
I never thought about myself not being real... hmm.. or better looking....? Well, if Matty were real, he would have made some kind of appearance to me at the gathering... like you did, Jester. So maybe you're right. You are the only one who is real, hmmmm
Matthewski is real. He appears only to true believers.
johnnybgood
10-29-2010, 18:51
I never thought about myself not being real... hmm.. or better looking....? Well, if Matty were real, he would have made some kind of appearance to me at the gathering...
jus finnish tidyin my hikin badanna wus thinkin wondern if matty if reel not shur teh verdict is farr from in not for me to say hard time cause he mis makn sum sort apperance ... gess i have mi annser. :)
Old Hiker
10-30-2010, 22:09
Matthewski is real. He appears only to true believers.
You don't have to have a sincere pumpkin patch, do you?
mweinstone
10-30-2010, 22:40
allow me to asplaine what you are feeling.
matthewski is what i would be if i were a caveperson. i might act like that
matthewskis perfectly normal. i dont know what your seeing.
matthewski has some unknown dissordr that makes him controversial ...buts not special.
i like matthewski but feel sorry for others like myself.
my only prob with matty is baltimore jack.
matty is a guy, who seems innocent,...but may be dangerouse
mattys my best friend what the hell?
i dont think you should pitch anywhere near matthewskis tent. i dont know why. but dont.
GracefulRoll
10-31-2010, 16:28
You don't have to have a sincere pumpkin patch, do you?
Yeah, or you'll be waiting forever.
Blue Jay
10-31-2010, 21:11
i dont think you should pitch anywhere near matthewskis tent. i dont know why. but dont.
Good luck with that, the bacon smell draws us like flies.